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Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali THE ANOTHER
“Sir?” A knock coming from his office door made Gustav to lifted his head from his papers.“Yes?”“You have a visitor.” Amber peered down, and have him an anxious smile. “And I believe it doesn’t matter whether you are expecting her or not, that’s what she said—”“Of course, my son knows that I don’t need any appointment, Miss.” Behind Amber, a woman pushed open the door.It shows a middle age aristocrat clad in a fancy dress. She looks to be about on her 50’w, but her face doesn’t look that old. She have a pale skin, a reddish lips and a soft features that match Gustav’s eyes and his nose. They look alike, but how can they not be, when it is no other than his own mother?Juliet Rexene Salvador.“Mom.” Gustav instantly frowns, while signalling Amber to leave the room. “What are you doing here?”“Aren’t you at least happy to see me here, my dear boy?” Juliet pursed her lips. “You know, I’ve travelled almost 6000 kilometres from State just so I could see you, and here you are, already s
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali OVERBEARING
Yesterday, she thought that it would be Claire, but look who’s here, another woman named Janine.How can he have the nerve to bring different women inside? It somehow made her annoyed. To add up, Nancy’s taunts whenever she walked past by at her. “And speaking of the wife.” She would chuckled behind Anna. She would ignored it, but Nancy really knows how to get on her. Anna would walk away, but the encounter won’t even end there. This literally drives Anna crazy. Can’t she see that she have already enough? “Tch.” Anna clicked her tongue, sipping from her freshly made juice as she watched Janine and Romanov being all lovey dovey together. It was as if they are a couple themselves, but why do she cares? He can fuck whoever he wanted anyway. It doesn’t concern Anna even the slightest or did it? “Lady Janine is young master’s second or how I can put it into words, the second woman whose marriage has been rejected by himself.” Luna, one of the maids, whom Anna have gotten on her side
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali INTIMIDATED
It didn’t take long. Half an hour, multiple unfamiliar cars screeched to a halt right outside the Mason’s mansion. The guards who were on duty looked baffled, they were dumbstruck especially, when men who were clad on expensive black suit marched as if they own the place.“Who are you? Leave this instant or we’re calling the police!”“You can’t just barge in here…!”“What’s all with the commotion?” When Mathew Mason, Anna’s father heard that unknown men were marching into his mansion, he rushed out, but fear engulfs him when he took a peek.They looks intimidating, that mad him scared shitless—but who the hell sent them?“We wanted Anna Mason. Give her to us and nobody needs to be hurt.”Mathew realizes something.Who else would want that little wrench of a daughter he has anyway?Of course it had to be that old man, who had paid for her the previous night! The fact that he fancy Anna made him disgusted at the same time relieved because he gain a lot by selling her, out of the house,
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali CONFRONTED
“Romanov Salvador kicked your ass—that’s what has been spreading across the district.” Spencer, one of the youngest Cordova chuckled at him. Alejandro scowled. He is not on the mood to tolerate his taunting. What more was that when his father expressed his disappointment upon telling him how did it goes. Romanov knew the stolen goods and so they are force to pay for it. “Damn it!”SMASH. Alejandro cursed loud. He was swearing. Madly as he pushed away everything on the table. They fell, breaking into pieces, while Spencer laughs. “He really get to you, didn’t he?” He chuckled. Alejandro grabbed him by the collar, “Laugh at me again, and I’ll fucking slit your throat in spite of the fact that you are my brother—”“Are we?” The smile on his lips never left in spite of his threat. “As far as I know, we are not brothers by blood, you do not belong on our family—”Before Spencer could continue to his words, Alejandro punched him on the face.“YOU BASTARD!”He hated it.His growl caught
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali TRAPPED
“How long are you planning to keep Italia here, Gustav?” When Zamiel barged in on his office, Gustavio isn’t surprised either. He just rub his temples, and stared at the latter coldly. “Why do you care?” He was stoic. Zamiel’s jaw clenched. “You’re being an asshole to her, didn’t you know that?” He was sarcastic. Those words were like knives that penetrated deep on Gustavio’s core, but he never wonder why his hate towards Italia was intense. His loathsome, and the way his blood boil, whenever he catch a glimpse of her. Zamiel wouldn’t understand. Nobody would decipher the distraught cause by that woman that there are times where he wished he never met her. If he hadn’t—the tragedy wouldn’t took place. The remnants, the helpless him came back made Gustavio’s chest filled with an uproar. His fury was unending, but his visage remain cold, although the emotions set ablaze were already in flame. “And you are being a bastard.” He gritted his teeth. “Had you forgotten what she did? H
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali SCANDALOUS
“Director, you wouldn’t believe what we just received this morning!” Jeff, the one who was responsible for the mails disturb Minchin’s office. He was quick on his, and on his hand, he was holding a few mails, but what caught her attention was the brown envelop that he was waiving in front of her. “What is it?” Minchin frowns. She isn’t in the mood, but work is work, and she must deal with it. “See for yourself, because I know for a fact that that it would be a big scoop for our department.” Jeff grins with triumph. What he said made her raised her eyebrows at whatever he might be celebrating to. Minchin reached out for the envelope in his and. But never once had she expected that it would contain photographs. It isn’t shock for her, only when she saw who is in the picture. Minchin lips parted.“Italia?” She asked lowly in utter confusion, but she also relieved. The fact that she looks alright, and not as what the Police says about her being missing. But that doesn’t mean troubl
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali VENGEFUL
“So, this is what they are doing while I was mourning for my uncle’s death?” Samantha hisses. She was clenching her teeth, when he manager sends her a copy of a published newspaper that includes Italia and Zamiel’s photograph although blurred. But that isn’t what makes her blood boiled to anger. It was an image that was spreading on the Internet that shows Gustav and Italia on a fancy diner. “Damn it!” She throws it away. Jake blew out a loud breathe, “If you are going to mourn her all to yourself, you wouldn’t accomplish anything, Sam.” He looked at her, there is this sudden flash of annoyance on his orbs. “While that bastard was enjoying himself out there. Is that what you really wanted, huh?”“Shut up!” Samantha clenched her teeth. She’s no fool. She knew that he has point, but what can she do now? The media was laughing at her [maybe]. Now that they are seeing Italia being dated by Gustav himself. They may have been mocking behind, and making fun of the supposed fiancée. “Da
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali TO BLAME, FEARS
Samantha was shaking. She was inside her car, but she wanted to go out and just throw out everything she ate. Fear crept on her arms, while recalling what happened earlier. She was supposed to meet a friend, when she spot Italia and Gustav being lovey dovey with ech other. Full of jealousy, the envious Samantha was blinded. She didn’t know what she is doing at first until there are series of screams and shouts, yelling from the road. And that woke her up from what was really happening. She hit her! Samantha had hit Italia Mercedes! “Oh god!” Guilt tripped, she cried. She isn’t supposed to be the one killing Italia out there! What if the press find out who was the owner of the car? It would certainly ruined her career! Her teeth chattered. Samantha was freak out, and paranoia began creeping all the way to her skin.. She don’t know what to do. But only one person came into her mind. “R—right.” Shaking terribly, she began to di all his number. It take a couple of rings before t
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Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali FAVOURITE
The next morning was a bliss. For Raquel, it was, but for Eliot, it isn’t.When she noticed the grim look plastered on his face, Raquel did not hesitate to ask, “Is everything’s alright?”Unlike her, Eliot was already fully clothed compared to the bareness they share last night, and the thirst they both patched up with flames. But his face seems to be I grave, grievance worries that she was oblivious about.Is it about last night? She don’t think so. When they did it, he doesn’t seems regretful, no remorse and lament that she could perceive as they make love to each other.If it is love making, and not just some sex he had been pursuit, because of his anger.“It’s my father.” Eliot brushed his hair, already messing the tangle knots that lay sprouted on top of his head. “Maids called, he had been diagnosed last night, and they said he is in the ER.”“Oh my god.” Worries flashed before her eyes. “Do you wanted to go to him? I can packed some things up, and let’s just grab some breakfast
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali HIS BIRTH
“How long had I been out?” Eliot asked.So far, his conditions are getting better. He is already recovering from the worst scenario that Raquel feared he’ll fall once he lay there on that hospital bed.“Just a couple of days, but everything’s good.” She was busy peeling an apple as she glanced on her shoulder to look at him. “Jerome said that you can be discharge tomorrow, since you’re okay now, but they are still going to run some test, Eliot.”“Who’s Jerome?” A tiny bit of jealousy made his chest twitched.Raquel noticed it.“It’s the doctor, Eliot.” Raquel rolled her eyes.“I’m just making sure that no one’s trying to pursue you yet, Raq.” He joke, chuckling“Oh, don’t be absurd.” Raquel placed down the apple and the knife in the table and dried her hands. She grab the plate and walked near to his bed. “Are you still not going to believe me after I confessed?”“Of course, I do.” Eliot hold her hand. “Because I love you.”Their eyes meet.Raquel softly smiled at him, “And I love you
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali NEVER BEEN EASY
“I—” Raquel gulps. The awkward air made the atmosphere between them thickens. Even with David, she had never been this nervous, only with Eliot. Only with this man, whom she always wonder—“Why?”“Why?” Eliot looked at her.“Why do you wanted to help me?” She was straightforward. “…so bad?”Raquel didn’t know, but Eliot was like a breathe of fresh air, away from the abuse. He was the same stranger. Always carefree. Always the risk-taker. He was full of freedom, while she’s not. And she will not drag someone to the same hell just because she was chained there.Elliot is just…too precious to be contaminated by her toxic family.“And I wasn’t blind, I don’t want to assume, but your action speaks of a pursuant man.” She bit her lips. “And you know…I am married, I am no longer free, Eliot.”“Raquel…” Eliot took a deep breathe, before looking at her. “Would your doubt be compensated, if I told you that I like you?”“Don’t give me that crap, Eliot.” With him around, Raquel felt free expressin
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali UNDENIABLLY HER
Raquel knew for a fact that Eliot is somebody, a sin from that island she must forget, but her heart couldn’t. The memories of the night they shared would came back, on how much she moaned with pleasure, forgetting the marriage she was forced to, while they were together.Eliot Duke made her forget every pain, and the torment meant to made her suffer. When she rejected him, Raquel knew it ended, that the fate that was playing between them was already cut in loose. Not until seeing the great Eliot Duke in the flesh to the charity ball she had accompanied her mother.“Tired of forcing yourself to smile, Mrs. Smith?” Eliot’s voice filled her ears, and unconsciously, Raquel stepped away from him. “Am I really that scary, huh?”She hardened her resolve.Don’t do anything silly. Raquel was begging herself. Don’t do something that would only hurt you badly at the end. She reminded herself about what happened to David that night before the whole world knew that they had spend the night togeth
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali REPEATING HISTORY
“David! Open the door! David!” Grace was in a hurry.Beads of sweat was trickling on her forehead. A look of worry past across her face. Her hair was loose behind her back, and she isn’t properly dress like she was used to be.“What is it?” A groggy voice came.It didn’t take her another minute. When the door was pushed open, she quickly get inside as if being chase.David looked at her as if she had grown two heads.“What have gotten into you?” He was frowning. “And you look scared. Is there a problem, honey—”“Don’t you dare call me that stupid endearment!” When she faced the man she used to get wooed, there are no blinded affection. Her face was boiling with anger. “Father told me what you did. How can you do this, David?! After all?! You betrayed us!”“Betray you?” David raised his eyebrows. “I didn’t betray you. Didn’t the authority find the drugs on his trunk?” He chuckled.“You know what will happen—!” Grace was frustrated. “But do you know that I have been stop by thugs, while
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali IT'S HER
Raquel knew for a fact that Eliot is somebody, a sin from that island she must forget, but her heart couldn’t. The memories of the night they shared would came back, on how much she moaned with pleasure, forgetting the marriage she was forced to, while they were together.Eliot Duke made her forget every pain, and the torment meant to made her suffer. When she rejected him, Raquel knew it ended, that the fate that was playing between them was already cut in loose. Not until seeing the great Eliot Duke in the flesh to the charity ball she had accompanied her mother.“Tired of forcing yourself to smile, Mrs. Smith?” Eliot’s voice filled her ears, and unconsciously, Raquel stepped away from him. “Am I really that scary, huh?”She hardened her resolve.Don’t do anything silly. Raquel was begging herself. Don’t do something that would only hurt you badly at the end. She reminded herself about what happened to David that night before the whole world knew that they had spend the night togeth
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali DANGEROUS
Anita is kind just like how Doctor Gonzales described her. It was later that day Raquel meet Anita when she paid a visit for the pair. “I was worried when I saw the two of you in the riverbanks. Oh god! I felt like I am going to have a heart attack by the sight of you, Raquel, and Oh! Your wounds!” Anita exclaimed. Her voice is loud, it echoed to the wall, but it was her expression that put ease Raquel’s worry, and fear. She may be old, white hair may lay sprouting on top of her head, but Anita moves as if she were much younger than her age. And Raquel…actually likes here. “I owe you, our life.”It was true. If it isn’t for Anita, Raquel and Eliot may have died, and she couldn’t let that happen, not when she hasn’t found out the truth yet, and the identity of those men. Raquel knew who have may sent those men after them, but she was still unsure, not when it is still not yet confirmed. It could be David, who may have any idea what has been going on
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali HE
Had fate been playing their lives?Last night, Eliot promised that if Raquel wouldn’t ask for his help, then he wouldn’t forced her to, but seeing her inside the company he owns gave him another reason to approach her. This was their 3rd coincidental meeting.Raquel.But his trance didn’t last long. Eliot could feel his blood boiling with anger upon seeing whom she is with.“Oh, I wanted this one! Doesn’t this look great, Raq?” It was the woman, who hurt Raquel before. “Buy this for me!”She looks happy, while Raquel seems like she was forcing herself to smile again. Her face dim, her smile faltering.“Do you have a set of this diamond ring?” The woman asked again.Seeing the panic embracing her eyes, Eliot found himself intervening.“Justin.” Eliot looked at his manager. “I’ll take it from here.”“Yes, Sir.” His manager excuse himself.Eliot faced the two.The woman who was with Raquel faced him curiously.“I’m Eliot Duke, the owner of this store, how may I help you?” He flashed a s
Eliot Duke's Affair: The Mistress of Bali ALWAYS THE SAME
David did not ask what happened. After the confrontation, nobody speak. Nobody dare to bring it even. He just left, and everything was back to normal, except that he isn’t as harsh as before.He cooked, before he left, and Raquel couldn’t be feeling grateful for once. But that doesn’t mean she was already at ease.Staring at the paper on her hand, she let out a loud sigh, “Am I doing it, right?” She asked herself.The document she have gotten her hands onto contain the truth. It is her birthplace. Doctor Vergara gave it to her, before he left. He told Raquel that if she wanted the truth, then this place may be the key to every question she seeks.“But this is what I wanted.” She whispered to herself.Or more likely she was trying to convince herself to do so.Her phone rings.When she saw the name registered on the screen, her face hardened.It is her mother. The mother she grew up with, who had been feeding lies to Raquel.The call died down, but when she dialed her number again, Raq
